06 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
We are closing out some lines of Misses Children s and Ladies Low Shoes at greatly reduced prices. Shoes offered at deep discounts across sizes and styles while stocks last in this sale.
The Socialistic Labor Party national convention in New York nominated Martin R Preston of Nevada for president and Donald Munro of Virginia for vice president. Preston, serving twenty five years in Nevada jail, was unanimously endorsed despite his constitutional eligibility concerns.
Mrs Leonard Hochstadter, described as one of the most beautiful women in New York and Washington, is noted as daughter of Secretary Oscar S Straus in a profile of high society. The feature highlights her brunet te hair, height, and talents in motoring, horse riding, and music.
De Leon accuses Preston of twenty five year sentence for shooting a restaurant keeper in Goldfield during a strike. He calls Preston protector of girls, claims Silver was shot during threats to kill. Telegrams notify Preston and Munro of nomination for ratification at Cooper Union, with a platform backing cooperative commonwealth.
San Francisco July 6 Nelson wins the world lightweight title by knocking out Jon Gans in round seventeen. Nelson, pressing from the bell, wore down the veteran champion with relentless attack. Gans was floored three times in the final round before the count ended the fight. Gans conceded Nelson the better man and blamed age and fatigue.
Buenos Ayres reports a Paraguayan revolution victorious with a new government established. The Argentine legation in Asuncion confirms the overthrow of the Paraguayan government and notes several ministers seeking refuge. Emiliano Gonzales Naveiro named president by the revolutionaries.
The Chicago to ocean balloon race ended with nine contestants landing in West Shefford Quebec after 800 miles. the Holding owned by F. J. Fielding of San Antonio led by about 100 miles. Escapes from drowning marked the event as Ville de Dieppe, Illinois, and others endured perilous landings. Sailors rescued Perrige and Case near Lake Ontario. Columbia wreck near Clinton Ontario left Peterson and Leichleiter injured.
A Trenton man A L Athenholt, 45, died after a giant firecracker mine exploded in his hands as he carried it along Spring Street. The blast occurred near his home and he died at a hospital noon today. The device reportedly ignited from a spark.
Fractured efforts by Bryan allies to coordinate support falter as Chief Murphy of Tammany and other leaders hold back. New York votes hint at Bryan strength while Omaha mayor Dahlman and Charles W. Bryan coordinate strength. The debate over a second ticket place and the role of Gray and other figures continues amid shifting caucus signals.
Fragmentary lines recall Lincoln era politics with references to Jennings Bryan and a split within the Democratic ranks. The passage hints at infighting and accusations of conspiracy to defeat an unspecified opponent, set against Nebraska figures Bushwacker and Gulley in a historical contest.
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